Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This month marks 100 years since the birth of actor and Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe. The hard work and savvy that she deployed to secure her fame is often obscured behind the bombshell image. HistoryExtra's Charlotte Vosper reveals the true story behind her rise.

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